Arnold Library Says Thank You…Again

Arnold Library Says Thank You…Again

Arnold, CA…The staff, volunteers, and Friends of the Library want to say thank you to attendees, our donors and sponsors, the Loyal Order of the Moose, Women of the Moose and the following individuals and Arnold area merchants for another successful library fundraiser held at the Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Saturday, September 26, 2015. Because […]

Alexander Hamilton Comes to Stage 3

Alexander Hamilton Comes to Stage 3

Sonora, CA…Money Man, by local award winning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3 Theatre Company on October 24 with an encore matinee performance on October 25. A collaboration between Duende: Drama & Literature, This ‘n That Films and Stage 3, Money Man will star storied local actor Tom Maguire as Alexander Hamilton in […]

The Martian Review: Lost in Space ~ By Brett Bunge

The Martian Review: Lost in Space ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…First things first: The Martian is a pretty good movie. Like all good films, however, it comes with a catch. In this case, if you don’t like Matt Damon, you will probably not like this film, as it is two hours of Mr. Damon. That said, he delivers an extraordinary performance, filled with surprising […]

Free Eden Lane Concert & Butte Fire Fundraiser Today At Copperopolis Town Square

Free Eden Lane Concert & Butte Fire Fundraiser Today At Copperopolis Town Square

Copperopolis, CA…Hi Everyone, We are playing a FREE CONCERT TODAY at Copper Town Square. We will hold a raffle drawing at the concert to raise money for The Butte Fire Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! There are many great raffle prizes donated by local businesses such as: gift certificates from Tim Morton at Gregs Barber […]

Phoenix Festival – Nov. 1st A Butte Fire Benefit – Rise From The Ashes

Phoenix Festival – Nov. 1st  A Butte Fire Benefit – Rise From The Ashes

Murphys, CA…A group of young local individuals have banned together to create an event called the Phoenix Festival. The Phoenix Festival will take place on November 1st, 2015 at Ironstone Amphitheatre. This will be a day long family oriented event with a full lineup of local bands, vendors and resources. All proceeds from the Phoenix […]

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Black Mass Review: Gangster’s Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge

Hollywood, CA…Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, tells his young son that he should only “punch someone when no one is looking.” It’s an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it’s time to strike. It also applies to the […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. […]

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!

Copperopolis, CA…Come on out to our 1st Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday October 4th, 10-4pm! Peppermint Carriage Co. will be providing free Horse and Buggy rides around The Square! Photo ops for the entire family! Face Painting, Bounce House, Arts and Crafts for The Kids and Bob The Balloon Guy will be […]

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow

West Point, CA…Hey everyone in Amador & Calaveras Counties, this Saturday is the 41st Lumberjack Days in West Point! Come join us for the day. The Butte Fire affected us all. Many of us were brought together at the Jackson Rancheria evacuation center. As Red Cross volunteers and evacuees ourselves, we watched one town after […]

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Calaveras Wineries Join in Thanking Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Hopes & Prayers to All Affected by Butte Fire Emergency Tasting Rooms Open, Grape Stomp will Go On

Murphys, CA ~ The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance joins with all of Calaveras County in thanking the firefighters and emergency personnel, many of whom are still on the job or on fire lines, for their heroic efforts in fighting the Butte Fire. Like everyone, we mourn for the lives taken by all the fires, and the […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – October 2 to October 10

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”     The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville October 2 – October 10 […]

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance 2015 Over 400 Photos & Full Video Of Awards

Murphys, CA…Best of Show for 2015 went to Michael King for his 1932 Ford B-150 Station Wagon.  It was his father’s car and he did most of the restoration work himself.   The very first event we covered for ThePineTree.net was the Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance. It always has a special place on the calendar for […]

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Journey Revisited Rolls Into Copper Town Square Tonight As Concert Series Rolls On

Copperopolis, CA…As part of our Free September Concert Series…Join us this Saturday for Michael Jackson Tribute at 6pm with Journey Revisited at 7pm! This will be an awesome evening!!!!! Get here early as this is a full house!! Parking $5 provided by Copper Hills 4H and Bret Harte FFA! Copperopolis Town Square – the events, […]

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis Town Square’s “Market At The Square” Sunday From 10-3! Music Sponsored By CalTel (Last Full Market Of Season)

Copperopolis, CA…This Sunday will be the last Market at The Square for the season, 10-3! Next Sunday, October 4th is our 1st Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch! This Sunday at Market we will have Lots of farm fresh fruits and veggies, arts and crafts, baked goodies, mustards, jams, jellies, pies, honeys, handmade items, boutique […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 25 to October 3

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville September 25 – October 3 Ongoing […]

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

The Concours d’ Elegance Goes On & The Kautz Family Salutes The 4-H & FFA Youth!

Murphys, CA…Dear Friends and Supporters of the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. First and foremost I wanted to let you all know that after a very brave fire fight by so many fire men and women the Butte Fire in under control and the sky’s are clear. The staff at Ironstone has been working on […]

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Services Removed with new Yosemite Concessionaire Contract in 2016

Yosemite Ca.  Services slated to close in the Yosemite National Park Prospectus issued on 7/9/14. The new contract will start March 2016 Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows 2 hour scenic horse rides will end on 10/2015 Curry Ice rink will close on 3/1/2016, no funding or new location has been identified Curry Village Raft Stand […]

Come Visit Us, Enjoy Our Area & Help Butte Fire Victims Recover ~ CVB Feature

Come Visit Us, Enjoy Our Area & Help Butte Fire Victims Recover ~ CVB Feature

Calaveras County, CA­- As of 6:30 am today, CalFire reported that the Butte Fire is now 65% contained and almost all mandatory evacuations have been lifted. In addition, the fire is expected to be 100% contained in a week. This is due to the outstanding work of huge numbers of emergency service crews and law […]

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

Copperopolis, CA…As Part of Copperopolis Town Square’s September Concert Series, this Saturday’s Free Concert. with Busta-Groove, will also be a fundraiser for the Butte Fire. All donations will go to the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! See you Saturday at 7pm! Come early to save your spot! Blankets and chairs welcome! Restaurants and Shops will […]

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up […]